In 2010, Portugal will experience a 0.3% growth in GDP, following a
decrease of 2.9% in 2009. According to Brussels, with this level of
growth, Portugal will not be able to curb unemployment. Eurostat
predicts that in 2010, unemployment in Portugal will be above the EU
average of 9.9% at 10.5%. The EMF calls on Portugal to implement a
"credible budget recovery plan" in order to prevent a further fall in
its public finances. Under the employment heading you will find
information on the labour market in Portugal, as well as useful
information on business practice, and basically everything you need to
settle into the world of work here, either as an employee or running
your own business.